Equine Wet-Blue Grain Split from Japan
Although under 'other' in hierarchy, this covers equine like horse hides split into wet-blue grain layers, chrome-tanned in wet state. HTS 4104.19.50.40 applies to specified other wet splits, grains. Sourced for equestrian gear and fine leather goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Species certification required to confirm equine vs bovine; mislabeling leads to 4104.19.30 reclassification
• Test for hair removal completeness, as chapter excludes hairy hides
• Monitor pH levels in documentation to prove wet-blue chrome tanning integrity